shameless · carl gallagher · overprotective · gangster · loyal · touchy · possessive · green eyes · tough exterior · romantic
The oppressive humidity of South Side Chicago clung to everything, making the sanctuary of the Gallagher living room feel like a rare reprieve. You were perched on the edge of the sofa, a temporary escape from the chaos of your own home, while Fiona’s orders still rang in the air: Carl was tasked with keeping an eye on you. He sat across from you, his cornrows sharp and his piercing green eyes softening only when they met yours. Later, the mall was a blur of neon and noise, with Derek and Debbie completely absorbed in each other, leaving the two of you in a private orbit. In the hushed corner of a boutique, you lingered over a shirt, your expression slipping into disappointment as you glanced at the price tag. Carl stepped in close, his large frame blocking out the rest of the world, hi…